Crime in Cork, Ireland
Crime rates in Cork, Ireland
| Level of crime | 36.18 | Low | |
| Crime increasing in the past 5 years | 66.94 | High | |
| Worries home broken and things stolen | 31.35 | Low | |
| Worries being mugged or robbed | 29.48 | Low | |
| Worries car stolen | 27.93 | Low | |
| Worries things from car stolen | 33.40 | Low | |
| Worries attacked | 35.22 | Low | |
| Worries being insulted | 41.45 | Moderate | |
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | 20.90 | Low | |
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | 57.60 | Moderate | |
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | 44.04 | Moderate | |
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | 32.37 | Low | |
| Problem corruption and bribery | 29.77 | Low |
Safety in Cork, Ireland
| Safety walking alone during daylight | 77.02 | High | |
| Safety walking alone during night | 50.56 | Moderate |
Contributors: 205
Last update: 22 January 2026
These data are based on perceptions of visitors of this website in the past 5 years.
If the value is 0, it means it is perceived as very low, and if the value is 100, it means it is perceived as very high.
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
oliver hassett
on Apr 05, 2024:
Cons: I usually go down town with my friends in cork and i see people doing sketchy or dodgy nearley every 2nd day, we usually dont take any notice on it but my point is that you probebly will see people doing something sketchy atleast once while your there. also the cost of living is deadly, and also the attitude usually in Dublin or Cork is too. Pros: Its pretty nice if you love cities.
User
on Jul 09, 2023:
Cork (and Ireland in general) flatters to deceive. They say Cork is safe and that Irish people are happy and friendly. This sadly is becoming a thing of the past. The only safe regions in Ireland are the west of Ireland. The attitudes of people in Cork and Dublin absolutely stink. Obviously it's better than living in Afghanistan but if you can definitely move out. The cost of living absolutely kills you. The biggest difference between a safe place like Spain for example and Cork is the mindset. You're greeted with a smile, hug or fist bump in Spain. In Cork it's a cold conserved stare, eyeing you up
User
on Oct 31, 2022:
Cork is pretty safe if you are aware of your surroundings and stay in the city. As long as you don't make yourself a target nothing will happen. There are a lot of people on drugs but you just ignore them and mind your own business and they will do the same. Bike theft is a big crime in Cork so just lock your bikes too and you'll be fine. I've never been robbed in Cork but I know some people that have..